New 3 years post-doc position in economic geography at Charles University. Research on the impacts of global changes (climate, geopolitical tensions, and AI) on the Czech economy. Strong quantitative/econometrics background required. See: cuni.cz/UKEN-1573.ht...

#Czechia re-elects #Babiš. The map tells the tale: #Prague holds out, towns & rural areas—where status, jobs & faith have faded—swing.
Brussels should invest in the places time forgot or brace for irrelevance.
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I'll write about Ukraine tomorrow, but today another primer on an important economic issue paulkrugman.substack.com/p/the-econom...

A very essential discussion on the future of the territorial dimension in EU Cohesion policy. Honored to be an invited expert and panelist at this event in Gdansk under #Poland25EU. I shared my insights on the territorial dimension and multi-level governance.
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Europe’s widening aggregate productivity gap with the United States shows up both at and behind the frontier:

Europe’s large leading firms have fallen behind in terms of both productivity and innovation efforts, while the continent also fosters fewer dynamic startups.

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Regions with integrated governance don’t just adapt—they lead.
By aligning robust institutions with responsive networks, they create the ecosystem for growth and innovation. 🌍 #EconomicGeography #RIS With @blazekjiri.bsky.social

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System-level change agency isn’t automatic; it relies on key assets (individual and collective).The enhancement and mobilization of these assets deserve particular attention from policymakers. With @blazekjiri.bsky.social and V.Kadlec www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

🛠️ Building integrated governance isn’t a quick fix—it’s a process:
🔹 Empower admin & intermediaries
🔹 Open doors to stakeholder feedback
🔹 Foster a collaborative culture
Radical growth starts with inclusion. 🌍 #RIS #Governance

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